"Give Tinubu More Time to Fix Nigeria" – Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Tells Nigerians

"Give Tinubu More Time to Fix Nigeria" – Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Tells Nigerians

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has stepped into the political debate surrounding President Bola Tinubu's administration, urging Nigerians to exercise patience before drawing conclusions about the government's performance.

Speaking in an interview with FeelrightnewsTV, the respected actor compared governing a nation to constructing a building, arguing that no one can fairly evaluate a project before it is completed.

"If you are building a house, you cannot assess such a building and give it a pass mark until the building is completed," he said. Kosoko also acknowledged that Tinubu, like every human being, is not infallible. "Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not God. That means he cannot be perfect," he stated.

The actor also took aim at what he described as a coordinated campaign by opposition voices to sway public opinion, particularly among younger Nigerians. He alleged that some critics and activists were shaping narratives specifically designed to turn Gen Z against the government.

"They know you, Gen Z. You are easy to manipulate and control. Once they control you, you will all go on overdrive," he warned. Kosoko further claimed that some activists criticising the government secretly receive money from those in power while presenting themselves as independent voices, saying, "The so-called activists, we know how they take money from government but come out to influence citizens".

While acknowledging the economic hardship many Nigerians are currently facing, Kosoko argued that handing out cash to citizens is not a realistic solution given the country's massive population.

Instead, he urged Nigerians to allow the administration's reforms more time to produce results. His call for patience comes at a time when the Tinubu administration is facing significant pressure from citizens due to rising food inflation, persistent insecurity, and widespread public anxiety.

Kosoko, who has been a cornerstone of the Nigerian entertainment industry for nearly 60 years and currently serves as the board chairman of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has over 200 films to his credit.

His comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some Nigerians echoing his call for patience and others arguing that citizens have already waited long enough for tangible results.